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Decorative Stilt Sandpiper, Arnold T. Melbye

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Description

Decorative Stilt Sandpiper
Arnold T. Melbye (1909-2000)
South Yarmouth, MA, 1967
bird is 7 1/2 in. long

A rare decorative stilt sandpiper mounted on a driftwood base. Exhibits very realistic paint depicting rich breeding plumage. The bird and the base are both signed by the maker on the underside.
In original condition with minimal wear and a faint age line at back of neck.

Condition

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Decorative Stilt Sandpiper, Arnold T. Melbye

Name: Decorative Stilt Sandpiper, Arnold T. Melbye
SKU: 104718785
Price: 7000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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